Marathi Panchang - Shaka Samvat
The Marathi Panchang (Shaka Samvat, Gudi Padwa new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Shaka year and the Amanta month.
October 2026
Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava)
Ashwina – Kartika
Festivals & Vrats in October 2026
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Kalashtami Vrat
Tithi 8:00 AM, Oct 3 – 5:52 AM, Oct 4
A monthly day to worship Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva.
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Indira Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:07 AM, Oct 6 – 12:30 AM, Oct 7
Observed during Pitru Paksha to liberate departed ancestors.
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Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 11:16 PM, Oct 7 – 10:11 PM, Oct 8
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat
Tithi 10:15 PM, Oct 8 – 9:31 PM, Oct 9
The monthly night of Shiva, observed with fasting and night-long worship.
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Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Tithi 9:34 PM, Oct 9 – 9:14 PM, Oct 10
The last day of Pitru Paksha for offering tarpan to ancestors, and the herald of Durga Puja.
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Darsha Amavasya Vrat
Tithi 9:34 PM, Oct 9 – 9:14 PM, Oct 10
The Darsha (Amavasya) day for offering tarpan and shradh to the ancestors, kept when the new moon prevails in the afternoon (aparahna).
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 9:34 PM, Oct 9 – 9:14 PM, Oct 10
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the new moon.
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Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana)
Tithi 9:18 PM, Oct 10 – 9:25 PM, Oct 11
Nine nights of worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms begin on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, opened by the Ghatasthapana (kalash) ritual in Maharashtra and the garba and dandiya-raas nights of Gujarat; in Rajasthan the Karni Mata fair at Deshnok and the Jeen Mata fair draw great crowds.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 9:18 PM, Oct 10 – 9:25 PM, Oct 11
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
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Vinayaka Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 11:27 PM, Oct 13 – 1:05 AM, Oct 15
A monthly Ganesha vrat observed on the bright fourth tithi.
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Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami)
Tithi 11:01 AM, Oct 19 – 12:52 PM, Oct 20
The victory of good over evil — effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga is bid farewell.
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Daksha Savarni Manvadi Vrat
Tithi 11:01 AM, Oct 19 – 12:52 PM, Oct 20
A Manvadi Tithi marking the start of the Daksha Savarni Manvantara, observed for Shradh and charity, on Ashwina Shukla Navami.
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Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat
Tithi 2:22 PM, Oct 21 – 2:51 PM, Oct 22
A "goad against sin" that is believed to grant heaven and good health.
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Pradosh Vrat Vrat
Tithi 2:47 PM, Oct 23 – 1:39 PM, Oct 24
A twilight (pradosh) fast to Lord Shiva, observed on the thirteenth tithi.
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Sharad Purnima
Tithi 1:48 PM, Oct 24 – 11:57 AM, Oct 25
The harvest full moon — kheer is set out in the nectar-like moonlight (Amrit Varsha) and the moon is worshipped on the brightest night of the year.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 25 – 9:42 AM, Oct 26
The full-moon fast, kept with a day-long vrat, a vigil, Satyanarayan Puja and charity, culminating in the worship of the rising full moon.
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Anvadhan Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 25 – 9:42 AM, Oct 26
The preparatory rite of the Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna, when the sacred fire is kindled the day before the Ishti, observed by Vaishnavas on the full moon.
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Valmiki Jayanti
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 25 – 9:42 AM, Oct 26
The birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, celebrated on Ashwina (Sharad) Purnima.
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Ashwina Purnima Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 25 – 9:42 AM, Oct 26
The full moon of Ashwina, the morning after the Sharad Purnima night — Odisha keeps it as Kumar Purnima, observed with holy bathing, Satyanarayan Puja and charity.
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Ishti Vrat
Tithi 12:07 PM, Oct 25 – 9:42 AM, Oct 26
The Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna performed the morning after Anvadhan, with oblations to Lord Vishnu and the deities.
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST) at sunrise - use the city box at the top to change it. Solar months begin by each tradition's own Sankranti rule (same-day, next-day, sunset or aparahna). Era years and lunar month names follow standard Vedic calculations and may differ slightly from regional almanacs around an Adhik Maas.
Frequently asked questions about Marathi Panchang
Which era does the Marathi Panchang use?
Shaka Samvat, with the year beginning at Gudi Padwa on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, and Amanta months. Shaka years run 78 behind the Common Era.
Why does the month name differ from a Hindi panchang?
Because Maharashtra uses Amanta months and the Hindi belt Purnimanta ones. On the dark fortnight the two label the same day with different month names - the tithi and the festival are identical.
Which days does a Marathi household look for?
Gudi Padwa, Akshaya Tritiya, Ashadhi Ekadashi, Nag Panchami, Ganesh Chaturthi and the Anant Chaturdashi that ends it, Mangala Gaur, Vat Purnima, Kojagiri Purnima and each Sankashti Chaturthi. The Marathi calendar lists them by month.
What is an Angarki Chaturthi?
A Sankashti Chaturthi that falls on a Tuesday, kept in very large numbers in Maharashtra. Because both Mangal and Ganesha are honoured on it, the day is thought to carry the fast\'s benefit doubly. See the Sankashti calendar.
Why does an extra month appear in some years?
Adhik Maas - the intercalary lunar month inserted about every third year to keep the lunar and solar reckonings together. Festivals in that month shift to the Nija (true) month, and no auspicious work is begun in the Adhik one.
About the Marathi Panchang - Shaka Samvat
The Marathi Panchang (Shaka Samvat, Gudi Padwa new year). Each day shows its tithi, nakshatra and festivals, with the Shaka year and the Amanta month.
Each day lists its tithi and paksha, the nakshatra, the weekday (vaar) and any festivals or vrats. Tap any day to see the full panchang for that date - tithi start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Use the month and year selectors to browse any year in the archive or plan ahead into the coming years.
This calendar names the tithi and festivals for each day. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and muhurat windows on a chosen date, open the Panchang. Other regional calendars are on the Calendars index. Fast stories live under Vrat Katha.
